Welcome to day 4 of the sneak peeks of Butterfly Dreams! The stamp set and butterfly die will be available from Papertrey Ink on February 15th.
When I was creating with Butterfly Dreams, I seemed to get stuck on creating cards using vintage cream and pairing it with another soft color. I love how they turned out, though, so I think it was a good thing!
For this card, I paired one of the background stamps from Butterfly Dreams with Background Basics: Text Style II to create the stamped pattern. Then, I inked the edges with the tea dye duo inks and stitched around the edge before adhering it to my vintage cream card base. I stamped the polka dots using Polka Dot Basics II, inked the edges, and wrapped a piece of dark chocolate twill around it. I stamped the butterfly and sentiment on vintage cream cardstock and cut it out with a rectangle nestability die. Then, I colored the butterfly with a pink copic marker, and inked the edges before adhering the piece with foam adhesive.I love how vintage cream looks with aqua mist, too. The colors are just soft and pretty! I stamped the pattern in the same way that I did the first card using Butterfly Dreams and Background Basics: Text Style II. I sponged the edges of my patterned paper and my card base with dark chocolate ink. Then, I stitched the patterned layer to a dark chocolate and an aqua mist layer. I tied an aqua mist ribbon around my stamped layer and stitched a dark chocolate button in the center of the bow. Then, I stamped the sentiment in dark chocolate ink. I die cut the butterfly and stamped it in dark chocolate ink. I colored the flowers and dots with a copic marker, added some rhinestones to the flowers, and adhered the butterfly to my card. Last, I doodled the flight line. (Wish that part had turned out better! Don't you hate it when you mess up one tiny little thing when you're finishing up the card!)
Have a great weekend!
Niki
Recipe for pink/cream cardStamps: Butterfly Dreams, Background Basics: Text Style II, Polka Dot Basics II (Papertrey Ink)
Cardstock: vintage cream, sweet blush (Papertrey Ink)
Ink: dark chocolate, sweet blush, tea dye duo (Papertrey Ink)
Accents: dark chocolate twill (Papertrey Ink)
Tools: sewing machine, rectangle nestability die, copic marker (Spellbinders)
Recipe for aqua/cream card
Stamps: Butterfly Dreams, Background Basics: Text Style II (Papertrey Ink)
Cardstock: vintage cream, aqua mist, dark chocolate (Papertrey Ink)
Ink: dark chocolate, aqua mist (Papertrey Ink), antique linen (ranger)
Accents: aqua mist satin ribbon, dark chocolate button (Papertrey Ink), clear rhinestones
Tools: butterfly die (Papertrey Ink), sewing machine, copic marker
Beautiful cards Niki! These are my favorites so far...I think:)!!!
Posted by: Geny | February 12, 2010 at 09:03 PM
NIki, these are fabulous--you're rockin, girl!
Posted by: Debbie Olson | February 12, 2010 at 09:42 PM
This seems like the LONGEST PTI countdown EVER. I can't wait to get my hands on your first set (and the matching die, of course!)
Posted by: Katie {choc0holic} | February 12, 2010 at 09:42 PM
Gorgeous cards, Niki! I especially love the 2nd card! The colors are fab!!
Posted by: Jackie Pedro | February 12, 2010 at 10:06 PM
I love the vintage look, so keep on making those. These cards are gorgeous!!!!!
Posted by: Alice Roushia | February 12, 2010 at 10:19 PM
I adore the Happy Birthday card! You continue to amaze and inspire me! Thank you! Can't wait to buy my first set and die ... this one! :)
Posted by: Gabby | February 13, 2010 at 01:36 AM
Your cards are gorgeous! Vintage, yet still contemporary - lovely!
Posted by: Mary J | February 13, 2010 at 01:51 AM
Gorgeous cards, Nicky! Love the butterfly image on your first card and the overall style of the second card is simply fabulous!!
Posted by: Dana F. | February 13, 2010 at 02:42 AM
Both your cards look so gorgeous! I love the colorcombos you've chosen and the designs with that stampset look stunning!
Posted by: Be(e) | February 13, 2010 at 03:31 AM
Wow, Niki! These two cards are amazing! I can't wait until the release--hope you have a great weekend and Happy Valentine's Day!!
Posted by: Melissa Ladd | February 13, 2010 at 05:29 AM
The stamped backgrounds on both of these are just DIVINE! I sure do love that little butterfly background stamp and can't wait to use it :)
Posted by: Diane Jaquay | February 13, 2010 at 05:47 AM
These are just so pretty, Niki! I love your work! xo
Posted by: Crissy Armstrong | February 13, 2010 at 06:06 AM
Oh my goodness this set is awesome!!!
~Lacey
Posted by: Lacey | February 13, 2010 at 06:39 AM
These cards are absolutely gorgeous! Love the soft colors!
Posted by: annheidel | February 13, 2010 at 06:54 AM
Yes, your cards are soft, pretty and so vintage looking which I love! I'm going to have to break down and get the BG Text set. Love how it looks on the cards you made. Just beautiful!
Posted by: Carol R | February 13, 2010 at 07:38 AM
Fabulous cards Niki. I love the butterfly with the little flowers on its wings. So Sweet! I bet you are excited about tomorrow night. What a Valentine present, your first stamp release. So very happy for you.
Posted by: karen q | February 13, 2010 at 08:28 AM
These are gorgoeus Niki!!
Posted by: Kelly | February 13, 2010 at 10:03 AM
Niki, your day 3 and 4 samples are some of the most beautiful cards I've ever seen! I MUST have your fabulous new set and the matching die. Congratulations on your first stamp release and I'm looking forward to seeing your future designs.
Posted by: Dee (Glitter Gypsy) | February 13, 2010 at 11:05 AM
Niki, I LOVE this set you developed, it is out of this world gorgeous. You've also done some very magical projects. I want it NOW, lol. TFS.
Posted by: Juanita in Ohio | February 13, 2010 at 12:22 PM
I am soooooooooooo loven this set!! Great job!!!
Posted by: Elaine Moore | February 13, 2010 at 06:10 PM
Lovely cards, Niki!
Posted by: dustypenny (aka Joy) | February 13, 2010 at 08:43 PM
These two cards are stunners!!!! I love the aqua and pink with a vintage look. Divine!!!
Posted by: Jessica Rosario | February 13, 2010 at 11:34 PM
I've been working with the cream color a lot lately too....love it with these soft pastels!
Posted by: Denise (peanutbee) | February 14, 2010 at 05:59 AM
Incredible cards Niki! Seriously, this set rocks!!
Posted by: Tracey | February 15, 2010 at 04:24 PM
both are so pretty, just love how you combined the background stamping!
Posted by: Conniecrafter | February 27, 2010 at 07:25 AM